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Thursday, September 24, 6 p.m. at Nove’ Yoga – book club discussion of Vegas Goodbye.

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Nové Yoga & Wellness

Join us for a special Book Club discussion featuring Vegas Goodbye by Donna M. Cramer! Set against the bright lights of Las Vegas, Vegas Goodbye is a moving story of grief, unexpected connection, and the possibility of finding hope when it feels furthest away.

Thursday, September 24, 6 p.m. at Nove’ Yoga – book club discussion of Vegas Goodbye.
Thursday, September 24, 6 p.m. at Nove’ Yoga – book club discussion of Vegas Goodbye.

Time & Location

Sep 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Nové Yoga & Wellness, 581 Main St, West Dennis, MA 02670, USA

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Workshop

Book Club: Vegas Goodbye

Jessica Riley

Book Club: Vegas Goodbye by our very own Nové student Donna Cramer Amid the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, two broken souls collide in a powerful story of grief, connection, and redemption. Debra, a grieving widow, is unable to move beyond the loss of her husband. John, a heartbroken father, is reeling from the overdose death of his son. Both arrive in Las Vegas with the same devastating purpose: to end their lives. Their chance encounter sparks an unexpected connection, even as each keeps their pain carefully hidden. But their path is soon shadowed by Jim, a mysterious and menacing figure who seems to haunt John. Is Jim a real threat, or a terrifying projection of John's inner demons? As Debra and John grow closer, they must confront not only their pasts and their guilt but also the darkness that follows them.…


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The Midwest Book Review - December Issue, 2025

By Suzie Housley

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Synopsis: Beneath the neon blaze and hypnotic pulse of Las Vegas, two broken lives collide in a story woven with loss, longing, and the search for redemption.

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Debra, newly widowed and drowning in heartache, can’t imagine a future without the man she loved. John, crushed by the overdose that stole his son, carries a guilt so heavy it has hollowed out every corner of his life. Both arrive in Vegas with the same devastating purpose—to disappear from a world that has already taken too much from them. In a city known for its shadows as much as its sparkle, their despair seems right at home.

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Then fate intervenes. A brief encounter between two strangers unravels the plans each came to carry out. Despite their attempts to hide their wounds, Debra and John feel an undeniable pull—a connection born from pain, yet unexpectedly life-giving.

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But Jim, a dark and disquieting figure who appears to stalk John’s every move, soon threatened their fragile bond. Whether Jim is a true menace or the embodiment of John’s spiraling mind becomes a haunting question that neither can ignore.

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As their lives become entwined, Debra and John must face the ghosts they carry, the guilt they’ve buried, and the darkness that follows close behind. Yet, in each other, they discover something they thought impossible—the first glimmer of healing, and the fragile hope that maybe, just maybe, life still has something to offer. Their resilience in the face of such overwhelming odds is a testament to the human spirit.

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Critique: Vegas Goodbye unfolds against the backdrop of a city where nothing is quite what it seems. Amid the shimmer and illusion, the story delivers a stirring reminder that even in our darkest moments, the chance for renewal can appear when we least expect it—sometimes in the space of a single breath.

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Donna M. Cramer writes with remarkable emotional depth, guiding readers to the very edge of two lives unraveling under the weight of unbearable sorrow. Her characters, exhausted by the battles of life has forced upon them, escape to a city brimming with noise and movement—a place where they believe their disappearance would go unnoticed. Their emotional journey is one that readers will find deeply relatable.

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This book is a powerhouse of raw, honest emotion. Cramer’s vivid descriptions and powerful prose draw readers so deeply into the story that the characters’ pain, fear, and fragile hope feel like their own.

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